Fresh Sugar Bloom Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Sun protectionSPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“A cult-favorite hydrating and smoothing lip balm that offers clear, sheer, or effortless color with long-lasting moisture and essential sun protection Key Benefits The original, award-winning sugar lip treatments let you easily customize your look—swipe once for a hint of hue; more for buildable color.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Passiflora incarnata seed oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate6.74%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateCera alba~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxRicinus communis seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHydrogenated olive oil decyl esters~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Hydrogenated olive oil decyl estersVitis vinifera seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilParfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSynthetic fluorphlogopite~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCopernicia cerifera wax~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxPersea gratissima oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilPassiflora incarnata seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains essential oil that can be irritating
More about Passiflora incarnata seed oilSucrose tetrastearate triacetate~0.45–1%
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateVanillin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.2–0.7%
Propyl gallate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateLimonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.15–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.55%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.55%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.8%
Ci 42090~0.2–0.8%
Blue 1 lake~0.2–0.75%
Ci 45410~0.2–0.75%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.6%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.55%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77891~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Parfum, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Copernicia cerifera wax, Persea gratissima oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Passiflora incarnata seed oil, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Vanillin, Bht, Propyl gallate, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Geraniol, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 45410, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Tin
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Product summary
"Fresh - Sugar Bloom Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this lip sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 28.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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